Local market intelligence
Bethany Beach, Delaware
Bethany Beach Market Brief
August 2026
- Sales period
- Sales period: August 2026
- Inventory date
- Inventory as of: September 1, 2026
- Market data source
- Market data: Long & Foster
- MLS attribution
- MLS attribution: Bright MLS
Market interpretation
What stands out
Bethany Beach Market Brief: August 2026
In August 2026, the Bethany Beach real estate market recorded 20 homes sold, representing a 66.7% increase from July. When reviewing these figures, it is essential to keep the small transaction sample in mind. During this period, the median sale price was $887,000, which is down 30% from the previous month. Properties that successfully closed spent a median of 31 days on market. Sellers achieved a sale-to-list ratio of 96%. As of September 1, 2026, the local area held an active inventory of 48 listings. Monitoring these specific, localized metrics provides a clear picture of current conditions in Bethany Beach for anyone evaluating their next move on the coast.
- Median sold days on market
- 31 days
- Active inventory
- 48
Buyer and seller takeaways
Buyer perspective
For buyers
With an active inventory of 48 listings as of September 1, 2026, buyers exploring Bethany Beach have options to consider. Recent closed transactions spent a median of 31 days on market. With the sale-to-list ratio sitting at 96%, buyers should review recent comparables with their agent to construct strong, appropriate offers based on current data.
Seller perspective
For sellers
Although 20 homes sold in August 2026, sellers must account for the small transaction sample when setting expectations. Homes took a median of 31 days on market to close, and only 10% of properties sold over asking. Given the 96% sale-to-list ratio, pricing your property accurately from the start remains a crucial step for a successful transaction.
Point-in-time supply
Current inventory
As of September 1, 2026 — separate from August 2026 closed-sale data
- Active listings as of September 1, 2026
- 48
- Homes under contract as of September 1, 2026
- 34
- Median active list price as of September 1, 2026
- $1,092,500
- Median active days on market as of September 1, 2026
- 61
- Average active days on market as of September 1, 2026
- 127
- Highest active list price as of September 1, 2026
- $7,950,000
- Lowest active list price as of September 1, 2026
- $275,000
Research detail
Deeper market data
Additional approved statistics for Bethany Beach during August 2026.
- Median list price (sold)
- $897,000
- Average sold days on market
- 38
- Sales volume
- $27,106,000
- Sold over asking
- 10%
- Median sold price per square foot
- $520
Approved monthly archive
Market history
Historical tracking begins with August 2026.
Bethany Beach market history
August 2026
Small transaction sample
- Homes sold
- 20
- Median sale price
- $887,000
- Median sold days on market
- 31 days
- Active inventory
- September 1, 2026 snapshot
- 48
| Month | Homes sold | Median sale price | Median sold DOM | Sale-to-list ratio | Active inventory |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 2026Small sample | 20 | $887,000 | 31 | 96% | 48As of September 1, 2026 |
Property-specific perspective